Starting at Grassroots and Sharing Our Spay/Neuter Skills with Becky Morrow, DVM, MS, CAWA, Asst. Teaching Prof., PSU; Adjunct Faculty, UF College of Veterinary Medicine; President & Medical Dir., Frankie's Friends Cat Rescue; Medical Dir., Vetenari

"It's a matter of starting from the ground up; not having the resources, but still getting it done."

This episode is sponsored in part by Urban Cat League and Maddie's Fund.

In this episode, Stacy chats with Dr. Becky Morrow, a shelter veterinarian and professor who is very active in the small animal community.

As a veterinarian, Dr. Morrow shines a light on what vets are typically exposed to during vet school – and just how limited their knowledge may be when it comes to community cats and the overwhelming demand for low-cost spay/neuter services.

They discuss how Dr. Morrow first began her mobile clinic – with a box trailer turned surgical suite – to offer much-needed HQHVSN services on the road, utilizing caregivers' homes, fire halls, and other community spaces to get the job done.

They conclude their conversation with the veterinary shortage, ruminating on what can be done to help create more spay/neuter opportunities in our communities. For Dr. Morrow, the solution lies in providing more training opportunities for veterinarians to gain competence – and confidence – in performing HQHVSN surgeries. They talk about the overall benefits of HQHVSN techniques, and why they shouldn't be limited to just the animal welfare space.

To learn more about Frankie's Friends or find more information about their veterinary training programs, visit www.frankies-friends.org.